Based on the aggregation speed of the Spiritual Essence Pill within Ye Ling’Er’s body, he can be sure that the pill will form within five days at most.

They plan to make a trip to Zhonghai, take a detour to a few places along the way, and return just in time.

"Good! You guys leave quickly, I’ll go out first to stabilize those people."

Cheng Ruonan nodded and then turned to leave alone.

"She just left like that, could there be any danger?"

Ye Ling’Er frowned slightly, even though she didn’t hold Cheng Ruonan in high regard, she felt a bit worried at the moment.

Yang Cheng also had a vague sense of foreboding, feeling that something wasn’t quite right, but couldn’t pinpoint what.

The two packed up their belongings, greeted the manager, and left through the hotel’s back door.

By this time, Cheng Ruonan had already reached a hidden spot across from the hotel and saw a black car parked there.

She quickly approached, her heart pounding intensely, and took a deep breath before opening the car door.

"You guys came pretty quickly, I thought it would be tomorrow at the earliest."

Cheng Ruonan maintained a natural demeanor but didn’t intend to get in the car, not wanting to squeeze in with a bunch of stinky men.

"The Sect Leader gave the order, of course we dare not delay, besides, we are worried about your safety."

The man with a scar on his face spoke with a smile, reaching out to touch Cheng Ruonan’s cheek, but she dodged by turning her head.

In the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, everyone knows Cheng Ruonan, the Sect Leader’s favorite disciple, a celestial-like figure who is the dream girl for many. Secretly, everyone bets on who will succeed in bedding Cheng Ruonan.

"I’m fine, just a bit injured, so I advise you to wait until dark before taking action."

Disgust flashed in Cheng Ruonan’s beautiful eyes. Over the years in the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, she had suffered a lot of harassment. When in a bad mood, she would directly slap the harasser, but she couldn’t do that now; she still needed to keep these people calm.

"What are you afraid of? I mentioned on the phone that we brought the Ten Thousand Poison Spirit Pearl; that bodyguard cannot possibly withstand the power of the pearl?"

The scarred man sneered, urging, "Take us to find those people now, kill them both, so we can return quickly to report."

"It’s broad daylight now; acting rashly would cause trouble, plus my injury isn’t healed, you should help me recover first."

Cheng Ruonan suddenly grabbed the man’s hand with a flirtatious smile; at this moment, she could only sacrifice her allure to enchant these men.

Seeing her so proactive, the scarred man chuckled, tightly holding her hand.

Just when Cheng Ruonan thought she had succeeded, the man in the black robe beside the scarred man suddenly delivered a palm strike, hitting her squarely in the chest.

The strike was so abrupt that Cheng Ruonan couldn’t react, falling hard to the ground and spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Why did you hit me?"

Cheng Ruonan asked weakly, her eyes filled with confusion.

The man in the black robe slowly stepped out of the car, walking briskly to stand in front of Cheng Ruonan, looking down at her, and coldly said, "Cheng Ruonan, you betrayed the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect; under the Sect Leader’s orders, I am here to kill you."

As he spoke, he removed the black robe, revealing his true face.

"Gou Wen, it’s actually you!"

Cheng Ruonan’s heart sank, terror flooded her beautiful eyes.

This Gou Wen was a confidant of the Sect Leader; unexpectedly, the Sect Leader sent him this time, clearly indicating a longtime distrust of her.

"If I hadn’t come, these people would have been easily manipulated by you."

Gou Wen sneered, taking a dagger from his waist.

"Wait a minute! Why say I betrayed the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect?"

Cheng Ruonan retorted through gritted teeth, her chest filled with a bloody taste.

"Before we set out, the Sect Leader instructed that if we claimed to have brought the Ten Thousand Poison Spirit Pearl and you still prevented us from finding the targets, then you must have betrayed the Sect Leader."

"The Sect Leader told me to kill you immediately to eliminate future trouble."

Gou Wen raised the dagger glinting with cold light, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Wouldn’t it be a waste to kill such a beautiful woman right away? How about sparing her for a while, so we brothers can enjoy her?"

The scarred man spoke boldly, his expression anxious.

Upon hearing this, the rest of the men brightened up, eagerly drawing closer.

Such an extraordinary beauty is a rarity; having the chance to sleep with her just once would leave them with no regrets.

"Indeed, Gou Wen sir, I’ve heard Cheng Ruonan is still a virgin. You should deflower her first, and let us have a taste once you’re bored."

They chuckled, indifferent to their position in line as long as Gou Wen agreed not to kill Cheng Ruonan immediately.

Gou Wen paused upon hearing this, his eyes glinting with desire.

Many men in the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect harbored unkind thoughts towards Cheng Ruonan, himself included.

In the past, he even pondered becoming partners with Cheng Ruonan for Dual Cultivation, but she ruthlessly declined.

"That’s a great idea." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Gou Wen suddenly laughed, crouching to press the dagger’s tip onto Cheng Ruonan’s chest, slicing open her fabric, exposing her lace-covered supple chest to the air.

The crowd gasped sharply, eyes glued to Cheng Ruonan, yet furrowing their brows.

Her chest was covered in kiss marks, clearly caressed by a man.

"Damn! Thought she was a virgin, but she was already deflowered!"

"No wonder she betrayed the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect; she was probably indulged by a man, slut!"

The men cursed angrily, but the red marks on her fair skin only intensified their desire.

Gou Wen was also extremely enraged; he always believed Cheng Ruonan remained untainted in the filthy Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, astonished she refrained from sleeping with its men but possibly served numerous men outside.

"Bitch! I’ll spare your life for now, deal with those two first, then settle you!"

He cursed through gritted teeth, gesturing for his men to tie her up.

Cheng Ruonan was gravely injured, lacking strength to resist, unable to even perform the Hidden Shadow Technique.

"Gou Wen, kill me; I’d rather die than be defiled by you!"

She cried out, choosing death over indignity, hoping Yang Cheng might avenge her.

Regrettably, her unfulfilled deep-hatred weighed heavily, her diligent efforts over years fruitless.

"You can sleep with other men but not me?"

Gou Wen’s eyes flared with rage, fingers clutching Cheng Ruonan’s chin fiercely.

"Slut, already ruined by others, how dare you disdain us? Fear not, soon you’ll enjoy!"

Just as he finished speaking, a sound of breaking the air echoed; Gou Wen swiftly dodged, witnessing a dagger skim past his ear, blood instantly gushing out.